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A Samurai's Sorrow: The Deadly Sword

A Samurai's Sorrow: The Deadly Sword

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 26, 1984

Original Title

乾いて候 お毒味役必殺剣

Production Companies

Toei Company

Director

Yūichi Harada

Description

The second installment of the special drama "Kawaiteshimau" features Masakazu Tamura playing the role of "Udege Shujo," the official taster for the shogunate. Tamura's unmatched charm in portraying cynical characters is fully showcased in this exhilarating period drama. Audiences can thoroughly enjoy the familiar "Ten'ichibō Incident" in this lively historical play.